The world’s leading luxury products group – an increase of 6% in the first half 2013

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13.7 billion in the first half 2013, an increase of 6%. Organic revenue growth was 8% compared to the same period in 2012, which itself saw strong growth. The luxury conglomerate continued to experience good momentum in the US and Asia, … Read more

The leading cashmere specialist in the world bought by LVMH

Loro Piana, the leading luxury and high-end cashmere specialist in the world, sold a majority stake of their family business to the LVMH luxury Group (LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana family remain 20% shareholders and keep their functions at the leadership of the company. The Loro Piana family began … Read more

Loewe by Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe of Comme des Garçons & Loewe capsule collection: a celebration of 400 years of cultural exchange between Spain and Japan. Spanish leather, Japanese denim and dyed punk hair are the kew themes of the new Junya Watanabe x Loewe capsule collection, marking the celebration of 400 years of Hispano-Japanese bilateral relations. Spanish luxury brand … Read more

Festival des Métiers – a rendezvous with Hermes artisans

The luxury houses are opening up a sneak peek at their secrets this summer. Hermès, and LVMH luxury group are running ‘Festival des Métiers’ and “Journées Particulières” exclusive events. Parisian luxury goods brand Hermes (founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris in 1837) is bringing its ‘Festival des Métiers’ to London where the luxury house will offer … Read more

Most valuable luxury beauty brands

Top 50 Cosmetics Brands: Find out what the best cosmetics brands are Despite the ongoing economic difficulties in many parts of the world, the beauty industry continues to defy the downturn. NPD, R&D and the creation of new brands in the beauty sector is outstripping many other consumer industries and the outlook from analysts is largely … Read more

LVMH’s Les Journees Particulieres, second edition, 2013

Doors Open Days at LVMH: the giant of luxury opens its doors for the 2nd edition of “Les Journees Particulieres” Luxury industry leader LVMH Group is once again celebrating the craftsmanship and heritage of LVMH luxury maisons with the second edition of “Les Journees Particulieres” which will take place on June 15 and 16. This year, … Read more